Did you know about this feature before watching? This feature has been massive for me. Check out another Sony feature: ua-cam.com/video/EVznu57U9Ns/v-deo.html
CIZ gives the very useful flexibility of being able to zoom incrementally, and as you said can be engaged at any time What about image quality … If used at 1.5x, is its impact on IQ any different from using APS-C? I would think it’s the same I’m partly asking because (eg for wildlife) you might want to use both
@@MarioSoMedia optical zoom is literally using your lens to zoom in. if you have the 16-50 kit lens for example and zoom from 16mm to 50mm, you are using optical zoom. So you can´t possibly lose resolution
Yes you're right! I probably didn't explain clearly. When you select optical zoom only, the camera doesn't engage any of its smart zoom features (zoom is just dependent on the zoom range of your lens) which doesn't make you lose resolution per say but it's important to note that dependent on the lens, different focal lengths might be softer around the edges or not as sharp. But honestly too minimal to notice unless you are pixel peeping on your editing station.
Really good video explaining all the relevant aspects of Clear Image Zoom and APSC mode. The part about why RAW files knock out Clear Image Zoom was especially useful :)
Thank you for your very helpful video 😊 A couple of other options towards the same end - Sony states that Clear Image zoom results in no loss of quality. their very brief explanation just refers to an “algorithm” which I’d guess could only mean some sharpening to compensate … Have you ever tried or compared CIZ with the other option in your menu - Digital? For IQ (or ease of use)?
You're not wrong. This works for video since it's not using the entire sensor it crops in 4k or HD without losing quality. With photos you are already using the entire sensor so doesn't work like that.
thanks for this, much needed! btw can you tell how your video has this interactive type of playback timeline and is divided into separate parts according to the video?
my gear for recording video : sony a9 + e 55-210mm, with clear image zoom I saved a lot of money buying a telephoto lens. I usually recording video for beautiful girl at apartment swimming pool and beach :)
So CIZ only works for video mode since when cropping the camera is using more of the sensor. In photo mode the camera is already using the entire sensor so Clear Image Zoom doesn't work. Hope this helps
@@MarioSoMedia Hm... I knew it didn't work in RAW but works fine in jpegs So maybe I'm not asking it clear enough It's more like image quality of the two "crop in RAW/jpeg" vs "CIZ jpeg"~~~
On my Sony a9 I can use Clear Image Zoom up to 2x in 4k24p. But with my a7iii I can only go up to 1.5x at the same framerate. Is this a setting issue or does the a9 just have a farther clear image zoom reach? Great vid btw!
Hi Mario. Thanks for explaining how to set up Clear Image Zoom. I setup my A7 iii the same way, using the Down Button to engage Clear Image Zoom, but I noticed that when using it, I go into the Fn settings, and the Focus Area and Metering Mode options are grayed out. Do you know why that is? Thanks
Hey Gary! Thanks for watching! I get the same thing and my guess is that you need to set those settings before engaging Clear Image Zoom for some reason. Not sure why though unfortunately.
The lens shouldn't affect clarity unless you are talking about overall sharpness. It sounds to me that you may have a different issue. What do you mean by "not clear"? You can try cleaning the sensor and the lens front.
Oh really? Try using a flat picture profile and stay away from Auto mode. I would suggest learning how to use full manual mode for video and learn about the exposure triangle. It will definitely help. The camera does lots of crazy things in auto mode 😅
optcal zoom ONLY SETTNG DOES NOT lose mage qualty. WUESTON: 've used the dgtal zoom settng, whch gves up to x, thnk. qualty loss stll seems mnimal. when non CZ uoom is selected, does the magc of CCIZ retaned? - thw bar just shows toral zoom? seems to be there. also, f n crop mode, can above stll be used. means 200mm FLwould become3400mm! - max apeture retaned. bs stll avalable?? seems to be so. anyone else tred t? my camera A7mk2.the non-agressve JPEG nose reducton, maybe xontrbutng to good resulzs. Sony seems to be 10 years ahead of the best cameras from other makers. well done sony.
I think you watched the the wrong video 😂 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - What is Clear Image Zoom 01:54 - How to access Clear Image Zoom 02:32 - Setting up Clear Image Zoom for quick access 03:28 - Clear Image Zoom in 4K video mode 04:17 - Clear Image Zoom in HD video mode 04:53 - Clear Image Zoom in Photo mode 06:08 - APSC/Super 35mm crop mode 07:27 - Drawback of Clear Image Zoom
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Did you know about this feature before watching? This feature has been massive for me. Check out another Sony feature: ua-cam.com/video/EVznu57U9Ns/v-deo.html
CIZ gives the very useful flexibility of being able to zoom incrementally, and as you said can be engaged at any time
What about image quality …
If used at 1.5x, is its impact on IQ any different from using APS-C? I would think it’s the same
I’m partly asking because (eg for wildlife) you might want to use both
2:15
huh? What do you mean, that you lose resolution when using optical zoom?
yes it seems that you lose a bit of resolution if you are using anything other than clear image zoom.
@@MarioSoMedia optical zoom is literally using your lens to zoom in. if you have the 16-50 kit lens for example and zoom from 16mm to 50mm, you are using optical zoom. So you can´t possibly lose resolution
Yes you're right! I probably didn't explain clearly. When you select optical zoom only, the camera doesn't engage any of its smart zoom features (zoom is just dependent on the zoom range of your lens) which doesn't make you lose resolution per say but it's important to note that dependent on the lens, different focal lengths might be softer around the edges or not as sharp. But honestly too minimal to notice unless you are pixel peeping on your editing station.
Really good video explaining all the relevant aspects of Clear Image Zoom and APSC mode. The part about why RAW files knock out Clear Image Zoom was especially useful :)
Thanks! Glad you found this helpful!
Thank you for explaining Clear Image Zoom so well, Mario!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank You for best Video for Sony
Thanks for watching!
Cool video and so funny with the hologram in the beginning :D
Thanks for watching!
Nice video ❤❤❤
Thank you for your very helpful video 😊
A couple of other options towards the same end -
Sony states that Clear Image zoom results in no loss of quality. their very brief explanation just refers to an “algorithm” which I’d guess could only mean some sharpening to compensate …
Have you ever tried or compared CIZ with the other option in your menu - Digital? For IQ (or ease of use)?
Excellent video. Ty!
Thanks for watching! :)
Thx man, nice and simple good pace to follow along 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you
No problem!
Amazing info, really appreciated that!!
Glad it was helpful!
You're a great youtuber
😅 Thanks!
I feel like that clear Image Zoom for still photo lose quality or am I wrong? Would be great for wildlife photos.
You're not wrong. This works for video since it's not using the entire sensor it crops in 4k or HD without losing quality. With photos you are already using the entire sensor so doesn't work like that.
thanks for this, much needed! btw can you tell how your video has this interactive type of playback timeline and is divided into separate parts according to the video?
Thanks for watching! 😀 And I made a video about the in-video timestamps here 😆: ua-cam.com/video/b-hwGdWD2H4/v-deo.html
Thank you!
No problem!
Thank you for this!
You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful. :)
my gear for recording video : sony a9 + e 55-210mm, with clear image zoom I saved a lot of money buying a telephoto lens. I usually recording video for beautiful girl at apartment swimming pool and beach :)
Heard that about clear image zoom is a bit clearer than crop in in photos tho~ (thoughts on this one !?
So CIZ only works for video mode since when cropping the camera is using more of the sensor. In photo mode the camera is already using the entire sensor so Clear Image Zoom doesn't work. Hope this helps
@@MarioSoMedia Hm... I knew it didn't work in RAW but works fine in jpegs
So maybe I'm not asking it clear enough
It's more like image quality of the two
"crop in RAW/jpeg" vs "CIZ jpeg"~~~
On my Sony a9 I can use Clear Image Zoom up to 2x in 4k24p. But with my a7iii I can only go up to 1.5x at the same framerate. Is this a setting issue or does the a9 just have a farther clear image zoom reach? Great vid btw!
The a7iii can do 2x but only on 1080p. It's insane that the a9 can do that. Thanks for watching!
Hi Mario. Thanks for explaining how to set up Clear Image Zoom. I setup my A7 iii the same way, using the Down Button to engage Clear Image Zoom, but I noticed that when using it, I go into the Fn settings, and the Focus Area and Metering Mode options are grayed out. Do you know why that is? Thanks
Hey Gary! Thanks for watching! I get the same thing and my guess is that you need to set those settings before engaging Clear Image Zoom for some reason. Not sure why though unfortunately.
My 20mm 1.8 turns into a 60mm 1.8 when in aps-c mod and clear image zoom
All that extra reach!
What button do you press to zoom once it is set?
I set it as a custom button mapped to the down button on the a7iii. @2:54
Does it loose clarity while using clear image zoom in hd 60fps?
Nope. Frame rate shouldn't be affected by clear image zoom. Rather it depends on the bit rate each frame rate option has in your camera.
nice tuto. any improvement in a7iv and a7rv ?
Good question, I’m interested
Was doing something on my Sony a7lll camera and the "clear image zoom" disappeared. Where did it go?
That's weird. Never had that happen to me. Have you tried accessing with different lenses on, without lenses, perhaps update the firmware?
@@MarioSoMedia What's a firmware?
It's the software version your camera has. You can look it up on Sony's website.
Is there any way to do this on a photo you've already taken? I like the image with auto focus ON but I'm not sure how to keep it on...
I don't think I quite understand the question
Everything is dark. I do t know what buttons you pushed I’ll look it up on another channel
I'll make it brighter next time 😅
Hi ! I have Alpha 6600 lens 18-135 looks like my video is not clear 😕 what can I do? Should I change my lens to prime lens ?
The lens shouldn't affect clarity unless you are talking about overall sharpness. It sounds to me that you may have a different issue. What do you mean by "not clear"? You can try cleaning the sensor and the lens front.
I mean footage looks bad ! Which mode did you use for video ? Which mode Should I use ?
I’m using Auto and movie 🎥 mode !
Oh really? Try using a flat picture profile and stay away from Auto mode. I would suggest learning how to use full manual mode for video and learn about the exposure triangle. It will definitely help. The camera does lots of crazy things in auto mode 😅
Ok thanks a lot 🙂
buen video
Gracias! 👍🙏
optcal zoom ONLY SETTNG DOES NOT lose mage qualty.
WUESTON: 've used the dgtal zoom settng, whch gves up to x, thnk. qualty loss stll seems mnimal. when non CZ uoom is selected, does the magc of CCIZ retaned? - thw bar just shows toral zoom? seems to be there.
also, f n crop mode, can above stll be used. means 200mm FLwould become3400mm! - max apeture retaned. bs stll avalable?? seems to be so.
anyone else tred t? my camera A7mk2.the non-agressve JPEG nose reducton, maybe xontrbutng to good resulzs. Sony seems to be 10 years ahead of the best cameras from other makers. well done sony.
Does that work for photo or only video?
For video. It doesn't work for photo. For photo is best to shoot in Raw and just zoom in and crop when you edit the photo.
@@MarioSoMedia Thank you sir
@@thebee18 you're welcome!
Crap video, you totally skip the part about how to engage and use it.
I think you watched the the wrong video 😂
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - What is Clear Image Zoom
01:54 - How to access Clear Image Zoom
02:32 - Setting up Clear Image Zoom for quick access
03:28 - Clear Image Zoom in 4K video mode
04:17 - Clear Image Zoom in HD video mode
04:53 - Clear Image Zoom in Photo mode
06:08 - APSC/Super 35mm crop mode
07:27 - Drawback of Clear Image Zoom
@@MarioSoMedia 😂